I got the offer to intern at Adobe by participating in a hackathon called Adobe GenSolve, which focused on computer vision. I first learned about this hackathon from seniors and decided to apply. The process started with an online assessment, where we were tested on computer fundamentals and two DSA questions.
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Stay updated on off-campus opportunities and hackathons. Being active on platforms like LinkedIn helps you stay connected with the tech community.
After the assessment, our team was selected for Round 2 as we met the cutoff score of 60, securing exactly 60 marks. In Round 2, we were given a problem statement called Curvotopia, where we had to complete the shape from a partially given shape. Our team performed well and made it to the Top 50. Following this, we received a call from GeeksForGeeks for an interview and a presentation round, where we showcased our solution.
In the presentation round, we successfully presented our solution for Curvotopia and were asked multiple questions during the Q&A session, which lasted around 30 minutes. Based on our performance, we qualified for the final round, making it to the Top 6 teams nationwide.
For the final round, we were given a problem statement related to Badminton analysis using computer vision and real-time commentary. We had to develop a webpage for this and also prepare a presentation (PPT). After receiving the result of Round 2, we were given 10-12 days to prepare and then traveled to the Adobe Noida office for the final presentation.
In the final presentation, we presented our solution in front of a jury comprising experienced researchers from Adobe. The Q&A session was quite intense, lasting around 30 minutes, and we faced numerous technical questions. Despite the challenges, our team was announced as the runner-up in the Adobe GenSolve hackathon. And we won the Ipad , Alexa and many more .
Around 15-20 days after the hackathon, I received an email from TAP stating that we had been offered an internship at Adobe.
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Hackathons are a great way to secure off-campus opportunities. Always keep your LinkedIn profile updated and connect with people in the industry.
